diff --git a/configs/example/lupv/run_lupv.py b/configs/example/lupv/run_lupv.py
index f472f53c69..0056cf8bb4 100644
--- a/configs/example/lupv/run_lupv.py
+++ b/configs/example/lupv/run_lupv.py
@@ -107,6 +107,7 @@ board.set_kernel_disk_workload(
 print("Running with ISA: " + processor.get_isa().name)
 print()
 root = Root(full_system=True, system=board)
+board._pre_instantiate()
 m5.instantiate()
 print("Beginning simulation!")